35-9-111(b) the owner or occupant may file with the clerk of the

35-9-111(b) the owner or occupant may file with the clerk of the district court and serve upon the council an answer denying the existence of any of the allegations in the order. If no answer is filed and served, the court shall affirm the order of condemnation and fix a time in which the order shall be enforced. If an answer is filed and served, the court shall hear and determine the issues raised as provided in W.S. 35-9-113.

35-9-113. Certain structures declared nuisance; hearing.

Upon application of the state fire marshal, county fire warden or the chief of a fire department or district, the court shall order a hearing within twenty (20) days from the date of the filing of the answer. If the court sustains the order, the court shall fix a time within which the order shall be enforced. Otherwise the court shall annul or set aside the order of condemnation.

35-9-114. Certain structures declared nuisance; appeal.

An appeal from the judgment of the district court may be taken by the owner or occupant in accordance with the Wyoming Rules of Appellate Procedure.

35-9-115. Certain structures declared nuisance; sale of materials; expenses constitute lien; disposition of proceeds.

If the owner or occupant fails to comply with an order of condemnation within the time fixed by the court, the state fire marshal, county fire warden or the chief of a fire department or district shall alter, repair or demolish the building or structure in accordance with the order. If a building or structure is demolished in accordance with the order, the state fire marshal, county fire warden or the chief of a fire department or district may dispose of the salvaged materials at public auction upon five (5) days posted notice. He shall keep an accurate account of the expenses incurred in carrying out the order. He shall report his action and present a statement of the expenses incurred by him and the amount received from any salvage sale to the court for approval and allowance. The court shall examine, correct if necessary and allow the expense account. The amount allowed constitutes a lien against the real estate on which the building or structure is or was situated and if the amount is not paid by the owner or occupant within six (6) months after the amount has been examined and approved by the court, the real estate shall be sold under court order by the county sheriff in the manner provided by law for the sale of real estate upon execution. The proceeds of the sale shall be paid into the state treasury. If the amount received as salvage or on sale exceeds the expense incurred by the state fire marshal, county fire warden or the chief of the fire department or district, the court shall direct the payment of the surplus to the previous owner for his use and benefit.

35-9-116. Removal of combustible material; remedy of flammable conditions.

If the state fire marshal, county fire warden or the chief of a fire department or district finds combustible materials or flammable conditions or fire hazards in a building or on premises subject to an inspection and the materials or conditions are dangerous to the safety of the buildings, premises or public, the officer shall order the materials to be removed or conditions remedied. The order shall be in writing and shall be served upon the owner, lessee, agent or occupant. A person who is served and fails to comply within twenty-four (24) hours after service, unless the order prescribes a longer time, is guilty of a misdemeanor. The material may be removed or the condition corrected at the expense of any person served. The state fire marshal, county fire warden or the chief of a fire department or district may maintain actions for the recovery of the expenses. In the event of a hazard of immediate life threatening severity, the state fire marshal, county fire warden or the chief of a fire department or district may order evacuation of a building or area and may implement emergency measures to protect life and property and to remove the hazard.

35-9-117. Removal of combustible material; appeal to council.

An owner or occupant aggrieved by an order of an officer under W.S. 35-9-116 may appeal to the council within forty-eight (48) hours. The cause of the complaint shall be investigated immediately by direction of the council. Unless the order is revoked by the council, it shall remain in force and the owner or occupant shall comply.

35-9-118. Exceptions.

(a) W.S. 35-9-106 through 35-9-117 do not apply to:

(i) Farms or ranches of forty (40) acres or more on deeded land;

(ii) County memorial hospitals, state-owned health care institutions, hospital districts, private hospitals and other health care facilities, except as permitted pursuant to W.S. 35-9-121.1;  (iii) Mines or their appurtenant facilities, oil field operations, petroleum refineries and liquefied petroleum gas facilities;

(iv) Railway shops, railway buildings (except those used for public assembly, cafeterias, dormitories, etc.), rolling stock and locomotive equipment;

(v) Automotive equipment employed by a railway, gas, electric or communication utility in the exercise of its function as a public utility.

(b) Nothing in this section prohibits the state fire marshal from assisting, upon request, another state agency, or an owner or operator of property listed in subsection (a) of this section or a municipality, county or other local governmental entity in exercising authority granted to that entity under W.S. 35-9-121.

35-9-119. Duties of chief electrical inspector.

(a) The chief electrical inspector shall:

(i) Enforce the minimum requirements for electrical installations except in localities which have received enforcement authority for electrical safety standards under W.S.